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Map of the Spanish and American trenshes on the south of Manila
c.1900-1909
Philippines
Created by the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War, this reconnaissance map of a small area south of Manila features Spanish (red) and American (blue) trenches, as well as roads, buildings and ground conditions (firm ground, swamps, fields).
Schetze van de stad Batavia, voorsteden en Chineesche kamp, dienende ter aanwijzing der rivieren en grachten... moeten worden uitgediept, uitgegraven of gedempt
1898
Indonesia
Plan of the city of Batavia (Jakarta) and its suburbs. Based on a report on health conditions in the city, it shows where the rivers and canals need to be deepened, excavated or filled in.
De stad Batavia met derzelver omstreken: Geteekend in 1826
1898
Indonesia
The city of Batavia (Jakarta) with its port and castle is to the north (right side of the map). Koningsplein (Merdeka Square), a large area of rice paddies, graveyards and villages can be seen to the south (left). Copied from a c.1826 map.
Kaart van het gebied bezet in Groot-Atjeh
1891
Indonesia
A map of Groot-Atjceh and the city of Kota Radja (modern Banda Aceh) at the northern tip of Sumatra, detailing routes (rivers, roads, railways), crops (rice, banana, sugarcane, betel, reed, alang-alang, bamboo) and land features (forests, wetlands).
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca = Grondtekening van de Stad en Vesting Malakka
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca = Grondtekening van de Stad en Vesting Malakka
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
Plan de la ville et forteresse de Malaca: pour servir à l'histoire generale des voyages
1750
Malaysia
This mid-18th century plan of the city of Malaca (Malacca/Melaka) focuses on the military fort (‘A Famosa [The Famous]’), but also includes two churches, a mosque and a Chinese temple. Two markets are also marked, as is the entrance to the port.
A plan of the city and castle of Batavia
1746
Indonesia
A mid-18th century plan of Batavia (Jakarta), the main port of the Dutch East India Company's trading network in Southeast Asia. Ships can be seen transporting goods along ‘The Great River’ to the sea, overseen by Batavia Castle at the river’s mouth.
Ware affbeeldinge wegens het casteel ende stadt Batavia gelegen opt groot eylant Java anno 1669
1670
Indonesia
A plan of the important port of Batavia (Jakarta), with the fort, river, city streets and fields. Decorative illustrations include ships in the harbour, a view of the city and mountains, and the city’s coat of arms: a lion holding a sword and shield.
- Batavia5
- Jakarta5
- Java5
- Dutch East Indies4
- Malaca3
- Malacca3
- Melaka3
- Malacca River2
- Malakka2
- Malate2
- Manila2
- Sumatra2
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- [remove]Military Fort12
- Church11
- Hospital11
- Residential Area11
- Kampong/Village6
- Public Space6
- Temple5
- Mosque4
- Cemetery/Columbarium3
- Jail/Prison3
- Military Barracks3
- Post Office2
- Well2
- Court of Law1
- more Settlement Features »
- [remove]Market12
- Warehouse5
- Factory4
- Shopping Area4
- Office3
- [remove]Bridge12
- River11
- Road8
- Canal6
- Path3
- Railway/Tramway2
- Telegraph/Telephone2